Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz gets it.
When the Tigers had a chance to topple Florida with a two-point conversion play in the first overtime, he went for it. He understood the folly of trying to outlast a talented team in overtime. Drinkwitz played to win.
Auburn coach Bryan Harsin does not get it.
When his Tigers had a chance to beat Alabama with a two-point conversion in he same scenario, he played it safe and kicked the extra point instead. He decided they would try to outlast the talented Crimson Tide in overtime. He played not to lose.
Drinkwitz earned a huge victory with his aggressive play and gained bowl eligibility for his team.
Harsin doomed his team to defeat with his cautious approach. He wasted an opportunity to earn a hallmark Iron Bowl victory early in his regime.
Here's Tipsheet’s guess: Drinkwitz will have a longer run at Missouri than Harsin will enjoy at Auburn.
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When the Tigers had a chance to topple Florida with a two-point conversion play in the first overtime, he went for it. He understood the folly of trying to outlast a talented team in overtime. Drinkwitz played to win.
Auburn coach Bryan Harsin does not get it.
When his Tigers had a chance to beat Alabama with a two-point conversion in he same scenario, he played it safe and kicked the extra point instead. He decided they would try to outlast the talented Crimson Tide in overtime. He played not to lose.
Drinkwitz earned a huge victory with his aggressive play and gained bowl eligibility for his team.
Harsin doomed his team to defeat with his cautious approach. He wasted an opportunity to earn a hallmark Iron Bowl victory early in his regime.
Here's Tipsheet’s guess: Drinkwitz will have a longer run at Missouri than Harsin will enjoy at Auburn.
Tipsheet: While Drinkwitz seized the moment for Mizzou, Harsin flinched for Auburn
Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz gets it.
